Horsmonden to Matfield Circular

Bromley Group

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Overview

Walk through various orchards and pleasant countryside with good views. The walk heads northwards in the morning from Horsmonden via Castle Hill and The Knowle. Distance 6miles to Matfield.

Return via the High Weald Landscape Trail and Brenchley. Distance 5 miles.

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 300m / 984ft
Type:: circular

The Star pub in Matfield lunch or picnic nearby on the village green.

No dogs please due to possible livestock on route.

Village public toilets should be available at the start.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 70038 40598
Nearest postcode:: TN12 8JJ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park on street adjacent to the small green called The Heath in Horsmonden.

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